Education Abroad & Exchange - East Anglia

University of East Anglia, Norwich

At-A-Glance
Eligibility / Requirements	3.0 GPA + Strong Background
Open to Non-UMA?	No
Fall, Year	Dec 15 - Mar 1
Spring	October 10

Location

The University of East Anglia is located just one and a half miles outside the town of Norwich. Overlooked by the towering cathedral and Norman castle, Norwich’s cobbled streets open out on to riverside walks, quiet gardens, museums and art galleries. Many ancient building now serve as cinemas, tea rooms and concert halls, and the city is also full of nightclubs, pubs and restaurants. The region of East Anglia is steeped in tradition and history, with its long coastline, wildlife sanctuaries, beautiful beaches and classical English countryside. UEA is less than two hours away from London, and 60 miles from Cambridge. The University organizes regular visits to places of interest, including Stratford-upon Avon, Stonehenge, and Thomas Hardy country.

Overview

The combination of an idyllic setting and a reputation for quality teaching and research makes UEA an ideal place to study. Built on 320 acres of parkland sloping down to the Broad – an 18-acre expanse of water – the campus is one of the most innovate in the country, combining natural beauty with striking architecture. Although the campus has grown considerably since the University was founded in the 16th century, it remains compact, which helps foster a real sense of community. UEA has won many architectural awards for innovative building, including the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, which is among the world’s leading university art galleries. The heart of the campus is the Square, an outdoor meeting place surrounded by the Students’ Union, shops, post office, banks, restaurants, and bars. The University has a computerized library system and 24 hour access to computer labs. Students are assigned an academic adviser to help guide them in their studies. Other amenities include a comprehensive sports facility and a center for the arts. See their Study Abroad Resource if you have questions.

Eligibility

Students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, with documented background in the disciplines of study (major/minor).

Length of Study

Autumn term begins in mid-September and teaching ends in mid-December. Spring/Summer terms begin in mid-January and end in mid-June. There is a month-long winter break and a month-long spring break.

Curriculum

UEA offers modules in the following disciplines for exchange students: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Computing Sciences, Development Studies, English and American Studies (including Creative Writing and Film/Media Studies), Environmental Sciences, History, Law, Language, Linguistics and Translation Studies, Management, Maths, Music, Economics and Social Studies, and Word Art and Museology. Students usually take three modules per semester, one of which may be from a discipline outside of the major. For more information see Undergraduate Course Information.

Housing

Exchange students are guaranteed housing on campus. All accommodation in UEA residences is self-catering. Each residence contains a number of fully-furnished single rooms grouped around a shared kitchen. Some share bathroom facilities, while other have en-suite facilities. For more information see the Accommodations page.

Application Deadlines:

October 10 for Spring & Summer Terms
March 1 for Academic Year